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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013TRAX LT, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINTERIOR/EXTERIOR TRIMINSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AND CONSOLE TRIMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUMENT PANEL TIE BAR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2013 Chevrolet Trax LT, FWD

Removal Procedure

2013 Chevrolet Trax LT, FWDSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Buick) .
  2. Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement .
  3. Remove the left floor front air outlet duct. Refer to Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side .
  4. Remove the driver side inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side (AYF)
  5. Remove the passenger side inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side (AYF)
    6. Fig 1: Instrument Panel Fuse Block And Harness
    GM2863257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Unsnap the instrument panel fuse block (1) and disconnect harness from the instrument panel tie bar assembly and position out of the way.
    7. Fig 2: Air Inlet Grille Panel
    GM2780775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Buick) .
  8. Remove the nut (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the cowl panel.
    9. Fig 3: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And Brake Pedal Bracket
    GM2863263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket.
    10. Fig 4: Brake Pedal Mounting Bracket
    GM2863285Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar to the brake pedal mounting bracket.
    11. Fig 5: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Lower Support Brackets
    GM2780998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the bolts (1) securing the right and left instrument panel tie bar lower support brackets (2) to the front floor tunnel panel.
    12. Fig 6: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And HVAC Module
    GM2781051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the HVAC module.
    13. Fig 7: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly Bolts
    GM2863301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the vehicle body.
  14. Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness in order to ensure proper installation.
  15. Support the HVAC module in order to prevent damage.
  16. With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel tie bar assembly from the vehicle.
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